Carbon monoxide toxicity can present with many different symptoms. What other conditions mimic CO poisoning, and how can you avoid misdiagnosis?
Emergency physicians are well versed in the management of cellulitis. However, the diagnosis isn't always straightforward, as close to 30% of patients may be misdiagnosed. What are other conditions that mimic cellulitis?
Empathy is a vital aspect of medicine. However, sometimes the madness and cynicism of the ED can destroy empathy. How can you remain empathetic and optimize your patient interactions?
The FDA recently announced a shortage of sodium bicarbonate. Thankfully there are options we can use for both alkalinization and treating prolonged QRS.
Today's EM Mindset evaluates an important aspect of emergency medicine: women in emergency medicine. Dr. Hilary Fairbrother provides perspectives on how to be happy in EM.
Your next patient: A 21-year-old female presents with fever one week after returning from Uganda, where she participated in a college service trip to an orphanage. What do you need to know about fever in the returning traveler?
A patient with septic shock and refractory hypotension: what's your first thought? Thinking about giving hydrocortisone? Let's review a can't miss diagnosis.
Thinking of taking a weekend ski trip? Is your destination at an altitude greater than 2500 m? Read on as this week we discuss altitude sickness.
